Rockwell Collins, Inc. engages in the design, production, and support of communications and aviation electronics worldwide. It operates in two segments, Commercial Systems and Government Systems. The Commercial Systems segment supplies integrated avionics systems and products; cabin electronics systems and products; communications systems and products, such as data link, frequency, and satellite communications systems; navigation systems and products; and situational awareness, and surveillance systems and products. It also provides flight deck systems and products; integrated information systems; and electro mechanical pilot controls and actuation systems; and simulation and training systems, including visual system products, training systems, and engineering services. This segment serves original equipment manufacturers of commercial air transport, and regional and business aircraft; commercial airlines; and fractional and other business aircraft operators. In addition, it offers maintenance, repair, and parts and after-sales support services.The Government Systems segment provides communications systems and products designed to help customers transfer information; military data link systems and related products; and navigation systems and products, including radio navigation systems, global positioning systems, handheld navigation systems, and multi-mode receivers. It also provides subsystems for the flight deck comprising flight controls and displays, information/data processing and communications, navigation, and/or safety and surveillance systems; cockpit display systems; and integrated computer systems. This segment serves the U.S. Department of Defense, other government agencies, civil agencies, defense contractors, and foreign ministries of defense. The company was founded in 1933 and is headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Rockwell Collins, Inc. (NYSE:COL) operates independently of Rockwell Automation, Inc. as of June 29, 2001.